The average train between Sheffield and Cambridge Station takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Cambridge Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Cambridge Station. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Cambridge Station at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Cambridge Station station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Sheffield to Cambridge Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Sheffield to Cambridge Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Sheffield to Cambridge Station train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Cambridge Station is 170.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Cambridge via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 3h 1m.